Volcano continues to erupt
Black smoke and ash were spewed 1500m into the air. (AAP)

Volcano continues to erupt

AEST 08:00, Tue Aug 31 2010
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An Indonesian volcano has continued to erupt for a second day, disrupting flights and sending thousands of people into shelters.

Mount Sinabung, located in Sumatra, erupted on Sunday for the first time in 400 years.

There are now approximately 21,000 people living in temporary shelters, officials say.

Airlines have been ordered to avoid north Sumatra as the volcano continues to spew smoke and ash.

The South-East Asian archipelago now has 69 active volcanoes.

Black smoke and ash were spewed 1500m into the air. (AAP)
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